By Reegan MacAulay

The Holland Hurricanes experienced an up-and-down weekend, including intense ACAA volleyball action at home and a doubleheader sweep on the road in ACHA women’s hockey. Here’s a full breakdown of all your recent 'Canes action.

Women's Volleyball

The women’s volleyball Hurricanes fell short of a late comeback effort this past Saturday against the now 6-2 Mount Allison Mounties at the McMillan Centre in Charlottetown.

Both teams fired points back and forth early, but the Mounties found momentum and were up 22-14 towards the end of the first set. A 'Canes timeout helped close the gap, but the Mounties would also call one and rebound for a 25-19 set win.

The second set was similar as the Mounties turned hot once again minutes in and were leading 16-9 prior to a 'Canes timeout. Nothing would change and the Mounties dominated the rest of the set en route to a 25-11 win.

The 'Canes surprised everyone in the third set with an early 8-3 lead, but the Mounties didn’t give up and tied the score 13-13. Holland rebounded with a 17-15 lead, forcing a Mounties timeout, which didn’t work. Holland dominated the rest of the set, winning 25-21.

The pressure was on for the fourth set and the 'Canes knew it as they took an early 4-1 lead, which was quickly taken away with a 5-5 tie. More back and forth action ensued with the 'Canes eventually leading 12-11, then a 16-15 Mounties lead, and a 22-15 Mounties lead. The 'Canes called one more timeout, but it wouldn’t be enough as Mount Allison held on 25-19, winning the game 3-1.

Morgan White led the 'Canes with eight kills, while Kyra Benson added eight digs.

The 'Canes are now 5-4 and currently sit tied for fourth in the conference with the 5-3 St. Thomas University (STU) Tommies.

The 'Canes are now on a holiday break with action set to return on the weekend of Saturday, Jan. 13 and Sunday, Jan. 14. It’ll be a pair of home games at the McMillan Centre in Charlottetown against the

winless Université de Sainte-Anne (USTA) Dragons and the 7-1 University of King’s College (UKC) Blue Devils.

Last time the 'Canes played the Dragons, Holland won 3-0 on the road on Saturday, Nov. 4. Last time the 'Canes played the Blue Devils, Holland lost 3-0 on the road on Sunday, Nov. 12.

Saturday’s game time is at 8 p.m. and Sunday’s game is at 1 p.m. Connect with the women's volleyball 'Canes at www.x.com/caneswvball and www.instagram.com/caneswvball.

Men's Volleyball

The men’s volleyball Hurricanes continue to maintain dominance against the 1-6 Crandall University Chargers after an energetic 3-0 win this past Saturday in front of the McMillan Centre home crowd.

Both teams fired points back and forth early, but in no time, the 'Canes were up 20-10. The Chargers called a timeout, but the 'Canes remained hot and won the first set 25-12.

The second set saw a major rally from the Chargers as they went up 7-2. The 'Canes subbed on Johnny Hyndman to turn things around and he helped Holland tie the game at nine with back-to-back blocks. The 'Canes eventually went up 18-12 and hung on to win the second set 25-12.

The third set was yet another back-and-forth battle. Multiple service errors led to the 'Canes subbing on Shannon Howell, who helped the 'Canes get to a 15-12 lead, forcing a Chargers timeout. Holland never looked back the rest of the way, and despite another Chargers timeout, the rest of the set was all Holland, as they hung on 25-16 and won the game.

Three players led the 'Canes with six kills, including Carson Gray, Nathan Willis, and Izumo Ueda.

The 'Canes are now 4-3 and currently sit second in the conference, six points behind USTA.

The 'Canes are now on a holiday break with action set to return on the weekend of Saturday, Jan. 13 and Sunday, Jan. 14. It’ll be a pair of home games at the McMillan Centre in Charlottetown, both against the 7-1 USTA Dragons.

Last time the 'Canes played the Dragons, it was the home-opener doubleheader on Nov. 4 and 5, Holland losing 3-0 and 3-1.

Saturday’s game time is at 6 p.m. and Sunday’s game time is at 11 a.m. Connect with the men's volleyball 'Canes at www.x.com/canesmvball and www.instagram.com/canesmvball.

 

Women's Basketball

The women’s basketball Hurricanes ended their first half of the season with a pair of road games this past weekend in Fredericton and Saint John, N.B.

On Saturday, the 'Canes played the now 2-6 STU Tommies. STU started strong with back-to-back threes and a 15-6 lead after the first quarter, but Holland fired back in the second quarter with 17 points versus STU’s 16. The third quarter saw a heated battle with both teams tying the score at the end. In the fourth and final quarter, the Tommies regained the lead up 46-40 and would dominate the rest of the way, winning 69-53.

Amy Plaggenhoef led the 'Canes with 20 points.

On Sunday, the 'Canes played the now 2-7 University of New Brunswick Saint John (UNBSJ) Seawolves. There were no points from either team seven minutes into the game, but the Seawolves were the first to break through after a three-point shot. The 'Canes bounced back with an eventual 19-11 lead and dominated the rest of the game. The Seawolves called a timeout and attempted a lineup change in the fourth quarter, but it wouldn’t be enough as Holland won 86-49.

Lauren Armstrong led the 'Canes with 24 points.

The 'Canes are now 4-5 and currently sit fourth in the conference.

The 'Canes are now on a holiday break with action set to return on Friday, Jan. 12 and Sunday, Jan. 14. Friday’s game will be at the McMillan Centre in Charlottetown against the 6-2 Mount Allison Mounties. Sunday’s game will be on the road in Moncton, New Brunswick against the winless Crandall University Chargers.

Last time the 'Canes played the Mounties, Holland lost 74-64 on the road on Sunday, Nov. 5. Last time the 'Canes played the Chargers, Holland won 83-39 Saturday, Nov. 18.

Friday’s game time is at 6 p.m. and Sunday’s game time is at 1 p.m.

Connect with the women's basketball Hurricanes at www.twitter.com/caneswbball and www.instagram.com/hurricanesbball.

Men's Basketball

The men’s basketball Hurricanes ended their first half of the season with a pair of road games this past weekend in Fredericton and Saint John, N.B.

On Saturday, the 'Canes played the now 7-1 STU Tommies. STU stormed out of the gates with a 28-12 lead after the first quarter, maintaining control from the second quarter onward. STU led 59-30 at halftime, stretched their lead to 70-37 in the third quarter, and hung on for a 106-62 game win.

Bryce Corless led the 'Canes with 21 points.

On Sunday, the 'Canes played the now 3-6 UNBSJ Seawolves. UNBSJ had a strong start despite only having a 19-17 lead after the first quarter. They led 41-35 after the second quarter and would use a 10-point advantage in the third quarter to maintain momentum until the end, winning the game 85-62.

Bryce Corless led the 'Canes once again with 12 points.

The 'Canes are now 3-6 and currently sit tied for fourth in the conference with UNBSJ.

The 'Canes are now on a holiday break with action set to return on Friday, Jan. 12 and Sunday, Jan. 14. Friday’s game will be at the McMillan Centre in Charlottetown against the 2-6 Mount Allison Mounties. Sunday’s game will be on the road in Moncton, New Brunswick against the 5-1 Crandall University Chargers.

Last time the 'Canes played the Mounties, Holland won 75-64 on the road on Sunday, Nov. 5. Last time the 'Canes played the Chargers, Holland lost 84-65 on the road on Saturday, Nov. 18

Friday’s game time is at 8 p.m. and Sunday’s game is at 3 p.m. Connect with the men's basketball Hurricanes at www.twitter.com/canesmbball and www.instagram.com/hurricanesbball.

Women's Hockey

The defending Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) champions earned their first wins of the season this past weekend on the road in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

The 'Canes played the now 0-4 Cape Breton University (CBU) Capers on Saturday night and Sunday morning.

On Saturday, the 'Canes won a close match 2-0, outshooting CBU 27-17. Gabrielle MacDonald and Elizabeth Lirette scored the 'Canes goals, and veteran goaltender Emma Arsenault earned her second shutout of the season with 17 saves.

On Sunday, the 'Canes were much better, winning 7-2 and outshooting CBU 36-14. Rookie and former UPEI Panther Taylor Gillis scored a hat trick and added two assists. Fellow rookie Kristyn Taylor and sophomore Abbey Gordon each scored two goals. Rookie goaltender Bella Scott earned her first career ACHA victory with 12 saves.

Coach Brody Irving said it was a great weekend overall and the girls improved a lot.

The 'Canes will return to action on the weekend of Saturday, Jan. 27 and Sunday, Jan. 28 with a doubleheader on the road against the 3-0-1 Acadia University Axewomen. Last time the 'Canes played Acadia, Holland tied 0-0 and lost 4-0 in the home-opener doubleheader on Nov. 18 and 19.

Saturday’s game time is at 5:25 p.m. and Sunday’s game time is at 2 p.m. Connect with the women’s hockey Hurricanes at www.twitter.com/caneswhockey and www.instagram.com/caneswhockey.

For more information on the Holland Hurricanes, visit www.hollandhurricanes.com, www.facebook.com/hollandhurricanes, www.x.com/hc_hurricanes and www.instagram.com/hollandhurricanes.

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